
216Vehicle careNote
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel cover).
10. Stow the replaced wheel  3 216
and the vehicle tools  3 204.
11. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3  233 and also the wheel bolt /
nut torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is held under the
vehicle frame using a winch and
secured by tightening a cable using
the wheel wrench and adapters
(depending on vehicle).
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a flat rear tyre.
To release the spare wheel, loosen
cable by connecting the wheel
wrench and adapters (depending on
vehicle) to the slot position illustrated
and lower the wheel fully by turning
wrench clockwise.
Caution
Only use the wheel wrench and
adapters (depending on vehicle)
to lower the spare wheel.
The use of pneumatic tools is
prohibited. This may result in
damage to the winch cable and
equipment. 

Vehicle care221Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye and wheel wrench are stowed with the vehicle tools  3 204.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3  144.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking  3 167, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3  154.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system  3 121 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. 

222Vehicle careAfter towing, unscrew the towing eyeand refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
Caution
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage. 

224Vehicle careFor mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. 

Customer information235Ohmstrasse 4, 85716
Unterschleissheim, Germany
Operation frequency: 125 kHz
Maximum output:
42 dBμA/m @ 10 m
Infotainment system IntelliLink Touch
Continental Automotive GmbH
1 Rue de Clairefontaine, 78120
Rambouillet, France
Operation frequency: N/A
Maximum output: N/A
NAVI 50 IntelliLink / NAVI 80
IntelliLink
LG Electronics
LG Electronics European Shared
Service Center B.V., Krijgsman 1,
1186 DM Amstelveen, The
Netherlands
Operation frequency: 2.4 GHz
Maximum output: 100 mW EIRP
Infotainment system R16 / R16 BT
USB / CD18 BT USB
Visteon Electronics04 Rue Nelson Mandela, Zone
Industrielle Borj Cedria, 2055 Bir El
Bey, Tunisia
Operation frequency:
2400 – 2483,5 MHz
Maximum output: 100 mW EIRP
Infotainment system R15 BT / CD16
BT / CD16 BT DAB+
HUMAX Poland Sp.z.o.o.
Ul. Przemyslowa 4, 97-400
Belchatow, Poland
Operation frequency:
2402 – 2480 MHz
Maximum output: 4dBm EIRP
Navigation module
TomTom Int’l BV
De Ruijterkade 154, 1011 AC
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Operation frequency:
2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Maximum output: 100 mW EIRP
Parking heater remote control
receiver
Eberspaecher Climate Control
Systems GmbH & Co. KGEberspaecherstrasse 24, 73730
Esslingen, Germany
Operation frequency: N/A
Maximum output: N/A
Parking heater remote control
transmitter
Eberspaecher Climate Control
Systems GmbH & Co. KG
Eberspaecherstrasse 24, 73730
Esslingen, Germany
Operation frequency: 434,6 MHz
Maximum output: 10dBm
Telematics control unit
Continental Automotive
1 Rue de Clairefontaine, 78120
Rambouillet, France
Operation frequency:
2400 – 2483,5 MHz
Maximum output: 100 mW EIRP
Rear view camera display
Ficosa International
Gran Via de Carles III, 98, 08028
Barcelona, Spain 

243Child locks ................................... 31
Child restraint installation locations  ................................... 70
Child restraints.............................. 67
Child restraint systems  ................67
Cigarette lighter  ........................... 93
Cleaning the vehicle ...................222
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............120
Clock ............................................ 91
Coat hooks ................................... 77
Control indicators.......................... 97
Control of the vehicle  .................137
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 185
Coolant and antifreeze ...............228
Coolant heater ............................ 127
Cornering light ....................115, 191
Cornering lights .......................... 115
Coupling ball bar ........................178
Cruise control  ....................105, 163
Cupholders  .................................. 77
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions  ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Daytime running lights  ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............234
DEF ............................................ 147Demisting and defrosting..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................147
Diesel fuel ................................... 174
Diesel fuel filter  .......................... 189
Diesel fuel system bleeding  .......189
Diesel particle filter  ....................146
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open  .................................. 106
Doors ............................................ 32
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........146
Drain fuel filter  ........................... 105
Drink holders ................................ 77
Driver assistance systems ..........163
Driver Information Centre ...........106
Driving characteristics and towing tips  .............................. 177
Driving economically................... 137
Driving hints ................................ 137
E
ECO mode .................................. 137
ecoScoring.................................. 109
Electric adjustment  ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................91
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system  122
Electronic driving programmes  ..156
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control  103, 161, 178Electronic Stability Control off..... 103
Emergency exit .......................44, 46
End-of-life vehicle recovery  .......182
Engine compartment fuse box  ...201
Engine coolant  ........................... 185
Engine coolant temperature  ......103
Engine coolant temperature gauge  ....................................... 95
Engine drag torque control .........161
Engine exhaust  .......................... 146
Engine identification ...................231
Engine oil  ................... 183, 228, 232
Engine oil additives ....................228
Engine oil level monitor ................96
Engine oil pressure  ....................104
Engine oil viscosity grades .........228
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 160, 161, 163
Event data recorders ..................238
Exhaust gases ............................ 146
Exit lighting  ................................ 119
Exterior care  .............................. 222
Exterior light ............................... 105
Exterior lighting  ....................15, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault ........................................... 157
Fire extinguisher ........................... 84
First aid ......................................... 84 

246Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..........160, 163
Ride height ................................. 144
Roof .............................................. 46
Glass panel ............................... 46
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack  ..................................... 85
S Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net  .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49
Seat belt  ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder  .....................100
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating ................................. 54
Seat position  ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......147
Selector lever ............................. 155
Service ............................... 134, 226
Service display  ....................96, 101
Service information  ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................. 101
Side airbag system  ......................65
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights  ........................... 196
Side windows................................ 44
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 216Speed limiter ................93, 106, 165
Speedometer  ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off  ................................... 19
Starting the engine .......19, 139, 155
Steering ...................................... 137
Steering column controls ..............88
Steering wheel adjustment  ....10, 88
Steering wheel controls  ...............88
Stop engine ................................ 102
Stop-start system.......... 19, 105, 140
Storage ......................................... 76
Storage compartments .................76
Storage net ............................. 77, 78
Sun visors  .................................... 45
Suspension height ......................144
Suspension seat ........................... 49
Swivelling shelf ............................. 77
Symbols  ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 106, 111
Tachometer  ................................. 94
Tail lights  ................................... 195
Three-point seat belt .................... 58 Tools  .......................................... 204
Top-Tether .................................... 67
Touchscreen ............................... 107
Tow bar....................................... 177
Towing ........................................ 177Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing a trailer ........................... 177
Towing equipment  .....................178
Towing eye ................................. 221
Towing the vehicle  .....................221
Traction Control system ............. 160
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist  .................178
Trailer towing  ............................. 177
Transmission  ............................... 18
Transmission display  ...........97, 154
Tread depth  ............................... 209
Trip computer  ............................ 109
Trip odometer  .............................. 94
Turbo engine warm-up ...............139
Turn lights  .......................... 100, 115
Tyre chains  ................................ 210
Tyre changing ............................. 214
Tyre designations  ......................206
Tyre pressure  ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 104, 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 233
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
Tyres .......................................... 205
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 210
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 169
Underseat storage  .......................78